I received Sweet Pea as an advance reader copy through NetGalley, and from the very beginning, I was drawn in by the description — especially of Paulette herself. She was hungry with hope, for the love and future she kept dreaming up each time Denton swaggered into town. There was something in their love affair…
200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Hello dear friends, I hope you are doing great,Reader. We are getting closer to our favorite season of our homeschool. Elective season! You can read about how we MAXIMIZE the busy holiday season on the blog. Set Your PACE for the Holiday Season But first, don’t miss out on a few quick updates before you go: two new blog posts and a podcast interview! Getting Real About Gratitude Habits to Build It Gratitude is not a natural state for…
Gratitude and peace go hand-in-hand. Your Homeschool Schedule can help you have more of both. In this article, I will share the TOP four tips I’ve learned over twenty years of homeschooling. 1. Write Out Your Monthly Homeschool Schedule. Review your notes and calendar for the last few months. Then, plot out all events, appointments,…
Our top 5 activities that help us when we are having a bad homeschool day, and what to have on hand so you will come out looking like a genius to your family.
Over the last fifteen years, I’ve created numerous resources, articles, and workshop recordings to support homeschooling families. This month, I am sharing a 30 Day plan to a Confident Homeschool, to help you get started, back on track, or restart with a new goal in mind. Let’s talk homeschool life. Are you trying to find…
Everyone can make time to listen to a Gratitude Podcast. It is incredible how much a good word can impact my day. I am sure you are no different. Gratitude is the topic of discussion while the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge is taking place with Kerry Beck from How to Homeschool My Child. Are…
from 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschooling News and Something Fun How is your gratitude tank looking, Reader? Mine could use a top off for sure. I have a coffee date with some girlfriends tomorrow and I’ve texted my topic for discussion: Is menopause making my cranky? I have been leading the complaining charge at our house and I, for one, need a reset! I am sorry if that is TMI, but we all need support when we are not feeling our best. Good friends and coffee is my number one suggestion!…
This year we are using our Marketing Unit Study to focus on business topics, hone skills, raise productive, responsible, self-directed teens, and instill a great work ethic.
You are building a legacy every day. As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents’ house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don’t let your lack of…
As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents’ house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don’t let your lack of personal development cost your family…
Too many parents ask for a “hands-off” curriculum for middle school and even elementary-aged homeschooling children. While I understand the need to continue working or the fear that you “don’t know enough” to homeschool successfully, homeschooling is a serious commitment for your whole family to consider. The truth is, a truly hands-off curriculum does not…
What is the untold cost of homeschooling? Are parents prepared to stand as the doors to public school activities slam in their faces? As the number of homeschoolers rises, some schools embrace the homeschool community, while others draw clear lines of demarcation. Currently, homeschooled students are denied participation in field trips, dances, and graduation ceremonies….
Christmas can be a struggle for single-income families like mine. Three things help me save all year and now, I have $500 in my Christmas fund. Each little deposit was made without me thinking about it. Could you use some passive savings that add up to significant Christmas dollars? Christmas spending has always been an…
Have you tried being grateful AND prepping your house to feed thirty people? It is a challenge. Are you in the midst of Holiday Season prep? We are already starting the list of chores. The bathrooms are getting cleaned, random, forgotten piles are being sorted and put away, and the porch is getting cleaned again!…
Practicing gratitude can be a lifeline, especially when feeling a little off. This last month has been full of disappointments and frustrating struggles. It might not be as BIG as the recent disasters others in the United States are facing, but I’ve been feeling a bit low nonetheless. It is a good thing that I…